Bryan C Edwards

US Patent:

6457878, Oct 1, 2002

Filed:

May 9, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/851632

Inventors:

Bryan Edwards - Camp Hill PA
Kenneth Hall - Lafayette Hill PA
Robert Briggs - Newport PA
Shelly Buchter - East Berlin PA
Craig Kegerise - Middletown PA

Assignee:

The Whitaker Corporation - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

G02B 6255

US Classification:

385 96

Abstract:

A duplex fiber optic splice has a fiber-receiving element, two clamping elements covering opposite faces of the fiber-receiving element, and a spring element. A bearing key may be inserted into a bearing channel in the fiber-receiving element and rotated resulting in resilient disengagement of each of said clamping faces from said fiber-receiving element face. The resilient disengagement of the clamping elements are independent of each other. The splice assembly may be used alone or in conjunction with an array ferrule, pre-terminated with a fiber stub, and a housing to provide an adhesiveless field terminable connector.

US Patent:

7325976, Feb 5, 2008

Filed:

Oct 20, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/254356

Inventors:

Michael L. Gurreri - York PA, US
David D. Erdman - Hummelstown PA, US
Bryan T. Edwards - Camp Hill PA, US
Eric J. Hopkins - Liverpool PA, US
David R. Baechtle - Dillsburg PA, US

Assignee:

Tyco Electronics Corporation - Middletown PA

International Classification:

G02B 6/38

US Classification:

385 58, 439680

Abstract:

A network comprising: (a) a plurality of different receptacles for facilitating an optical connection to different information networks requiring different access authorization, each different receptacle coupled to one and only one different information network, each receptacle having an inner surface with a first geometry, the first geometry comprising at least a slot, a certain number of receptacles having different first geometries in which the slots are in different positions; and (b) a plurality of different plugs for coupling with the different receptacles, each plug having a second geometry, the second geometry comprising at least a key in a certain position, the certain number of plugs having different second geometries in which the keys are in different positions, each different first geometry corresponding to one and only one second geometry such that the plugs and receptacles of corresponding first and second geometries are mating pairs.

US Patent:

7651277, Jan 26, 2010

Filed:

Oct 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/930751

Inventors:

Michael L. Gurreri - York PA, US
David D. Erdman - Hummelstown PA, US
Bryan T. Edwards - Camp Hill PA, US
Eric J. Hopkins - Liverpool PA, US
David R. Baechtle - Dillsburg PA, US

Assignee:

Tyco Electronics Corporation - Middletown PA

International Classification:

G02B 6/38

US Classification:

385 58, 439680

Abstract:

A network comprising: (a) a plurality of different receptacles for facilitating an optical connection to different information networks requiring different access authorization, each different receptacle coupled to one and only one different information network, each receptacle having an inner surface with a first geometry, the first geometry comprising at least a slot, a certain number of receptacles having different first geometries in which the slots are in different positions; and (b) a plurality of different plugs for coupling with the different receptacles, each plug having a second geometry, the second geometry comprising at least a key in a certain position, the certain number of plugs having different second geometries in which the keys are in different positions, each different first geometry corresponding to one and only one second geometry such that the plugs and receptacles of corresponding first and second geometries are mating pairs.

US Patent:

50730460, Dec 17, 1991

Filed:

Apr 17, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/686896

Inventors:

Bryan T. Edwards - Camp Hill PA
Steven L. Flickinger - Hummelstown PA
James D. Kevern - Wellsville PA
David D. Sonner - Harrisburg PA
Robert N. Weber - Hummelstown PA
Jeffrey A. Zeiders - Middletown PA

Assignee:

AMP Incorporated - Harrisburg PA

International Classification:

G02B 626

US Classification:

385 90

Abstract:

A connector for joining light transmitting fiber cables through a cover (14) to a transmitter and/or receiver device (3) comprises a plug connector half (6) and a retention frame (48). The plug connector half (6) comprises a plug (8) having profiled passageway (43) for receiving an optical fiber, a transceiver adapter (10) adapted to axially receive the plug (8) through the cover (14) and extending axially for aligning the plug (8) forward relative to the transmitter and/or receiver device (3). The retention frame (48) is mounted to the cover (14) and captivates the transceiver adapter (10) with play so as to permit free floating of the transceiver adapter (10) relative to the cover within the retention frame (48). The transceiver adapter (10) is an integral two-part structure comprising a transceiver shroud (11) adapted to axially receive the plug (8) and extending axially (38) for aligning the plug (8) relative to the transmitter and/or receiver device( 3), and further having a latching beam mechanism (12) having forward extending latching beams (13).

US Patent:

59265965, Jul 20, 1999

Filed:

Jan 28, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/014209

Inventors:

Bryan Thomas Edwards - Camp Hill PA
Robert Leon Mansberger - Middletown PA

Assignee:

The Whitaker Corporation - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

G02B 636

US Classification:

385 78

Abstract:

An overmolded alignment ferrule for a fiber optic device used to couple a plurality of optical fibers contained therein to an other fiber optic device. The overmolded alignment ferrule comprises a precision portion for aligning the optical fibers with the other fiber optic device, and an overmolded body portion extending rearward from the precision portion for incorporating the alignment ferrule into the fiber optic device. The precision portion may define a plurality of first guide pin channels for receiving guide pins and a plurality of first fiber channels for receiving the optical fibers. The overmolded body portion may define a plurality of second guide pin channels in communication with the first guide pin channels and at least two second fiber channels. Each second fiber channel is in communication with a respective one of the first fiber channels. In producing the precision portion, the first guide pin channels are desirably used as datum in defining with precision the first fiber channels.

US Patent:

62000403, Mar 13, 2001

Filed:

Nov 2, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/184126

Inventors:

Bryan Thomas Edwards - Camp Hill PA
Rodney Gallagher - Middletown PA
Shelly Ann Buchter - East Berlin PA
Robert Carl Briggs - Newport PA
David Donald Erdman - Hummelton PA

Assignee:

Tyco Electronics - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

G02B 636

US Classification:

385 78

Abstract:

A pin keeper for use in a transition between a multiple fiber ferrule holding at least two fibers and having a fiber to fiber spacing substantially equal to a first lateral dimension and a fiber optic body having a fiber to fiber spacing substantially equal to a second lateral dimension which is different from said first lateral dimension. The pin keeper is disposed between the ferrule and the fiber optic body. The fibers pass through the pin keeper, which splays the fibers from the first lateral dimension to the second lateral dimension.

US Patent:

53815009, Jan 10, 1995

Filed:

Oct 12, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/135221

Inventors:

Bryan T. Edwards - Camp Hill PA
David D. Erdman - Hummelstown PA
Joseph L. McKee - Elizabethtown PA
Kevin T. Monroe - Harrisburg PA

Assignee:

The Whitaker Corporation - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

G02B 636

US Classification:

385 78

Abstract:

A fiber optic termination for incorporating within a fiber optic connector is capable of mechanical assembly which can preclude the use of adhesives for termination assembly. A metal plunger compresses a bullet having an aperture therethrough into a constriction causing the bullet to grip a fiber. A metal insert lines the interior of an alignment ferrule and engages the actuating plunger with an interference fit. The interference fit retains the plunger over time and over a broad operating temperature range. Dimples on the outer surface of the metal insert create pockets of engagement between the insert and the alignment ferrule that resist axial displacement of the insert relative to the alignment ferrule.

US Patent:

62478508, Jun 19, 2001

Filed:

Nov 2, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/183983

Inventors:

Bryan Edwards - Camp Hill PA
Kenneth Hall - Lafayette Hill PA
Robert Briggs - Newport PA
Shelly Buchter - East Berlin PA
Craig Kegerise - Middletown PA

Assignee:

The Whitaker Corporation - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

G02B 638
G02B 6255
G02B 600

US Classification:

385 56

Abstract:

A fiber optic splice assembly comprising: (a) a fiber-receiving element having opposite faces, first and second ends, and first and second sides, each the face having at least one elongate fiber channel and an elongate bearing channel, (b) two clamping elements, each the clamping element having a clamping face and an opposite spring face, first and second sides, the clamping elements covering at least a portion of each elongate fiber and bearing channel, and (c) a splice spring for imparting opposing normal forces on the spring faces of the clamping elements and along the first side of the fiber-receiving element, the spring permitting independent resilient disengagement of each the clamping faces from the fiber-receiving element face.